Japan

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Tokyo's illuminations draw the crowds

Winter in Japan means warm clothes, hot soup, and light shows. The illuminations are a holiday tradition which run until February.

19/12/2018

Japan

Japanese doll collectors gather for festival

Japanese doll collectors gather for festival

18/12/2018

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Cleaners dressed as zodiac animals clean hotel windows in Japan

Window cleaners dressed as the current and the next Chinese zodiac animals washed hotel windows in Tokyo on Thursday (December 13) in anticipation of the coming year.

14/12/2018

Japan

Cleaners dressed as zodiac animals clean hotel windows in Japan

Cleaners dressed as zodiac animals clean hotel windows in Japan

13/12/2018

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Year-end clean-up at Japan's World Heritage bridge

Shinto priests have done year-end cleaning of a shrine bridge at a UNESCO World Heritage site in the city of Nikko, north of Tokyo.

12/12/2018

Target

Japan: Benefits of an onsen, a natural hot spa, at conferences

In partnership with the Japan National Tourism Organization

Japan is one of the most important destinations for international meetings which combines conferences with relaxing natural hot baths.

10/12/2018

Japan

Penguins get into a festive flap in Japanese zoo

A zoo in Japan gives it penguin population Christmas appeal by dressing them up as santas for a special festive parade.

06/12/2018

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Tokyo hosts anti-terror drills at future Olympic venue

Tokyo metropolitan government officials have held anti-terrorism drills at a venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics

29/11/2018

Sport

Explosive judo on Day 3 of Osaka Grand Slam as Japanese judoka dominate

Japanese judoka dominated an explosive final day of the Osaka Grand Slam, with Japan ending the tournament with 11 gold medals out of a total of 14

25/11/2018

Sport

Masterly Japanese judoka dominate again on Day 2 of Osaka Grand Slam

Masterly Japanese judoka dominate Day 2 of Osaka Grand Slam, with Japan's Shohei Ono Man of the Day and Canada's Jessica Klimkait Woman of the Day

24/11/2018

Sport

Japan dominate Day 1 of Osaka Grand Slam with four golds out of four

Hosts Japan were unstoppable on the first day of the Osaka Grand Slam, winning gold medals in all four weight categories of a thrilling tournament

23/11/2018

Japan

Nissan board votes unanimously to oust Ghosn

Nissan's board has ousted Chairman Carlos Ghosn following his shock arrest for alleged financial misconduct.

22/11/2018

Business

Nissan moving to fire Ghosn for financial misconduct

Carmaker says it plans to fire chief over allegations he did not declare some of his multi-million euro compensation

19/11/2018

Japan

Japan's new minister of cybersecurity has never used a computer — ever

Yoshitaka Sakurada, 68, was appointed last month to lead Japan's cybersecurity strategy.

16/11/2018

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Japanese man 'marries' virtual reality character

With nearly 40 wedding guests looking on, Akihiko Kondo lifted up the veil on his bride and kissed her. The only catch? Kondo's bride is a virtual reality star.

14/11/2018

Adventures

Exploring Japan's “Galapagos" island

In partnership with Be. Okinawa

In this episode of Adventures we discover the stunningly beautiful island of Iriomote in Japan's Okinawa region.

12/11/2018

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Military cadets play Japan's wildest game — Botaoshi

Hundreds of cadets at the Japanese National Defence Academy on Sunday took part in one of Japan's great spectacles, the annual Botaoshi or 'topple the pole' event.

11/11/2018

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Japanese skipping star breaks another world record

Japanese professional rope skipper Hijiki Ikuyama broke a new Guinness World Record on Thursday, joining others around the globe to celebrate the annual World Records Day.

08/11/2018

Adventures

Karate the secret to a long & healthy life on Okinawa

In partnership with Be. Okinawa

The Japanese Okinawa islands have the biggest population of living centenarians in the world, and apart from the climate and healthy lifestyle, the martial art of Karate, that was born here, may have something to do with it.

05/11/2018

Japan

Japan Airlines issues apology for drunk pilot incident

Japan Airlines has issued an apology after one of its co-pilots was arrested for being over the legal blood alcohol limit for a pilot.

02/11/2018

Taste

Tasting Japan with Thierry Voisin - Michelin Japanese cusine you can try at home

In partnership with Taste of Japan

A voyage around Japan reveals the depth of its culinary treats, and in this Taste special, we have some recipe suggestions that you can try and serve up yourselves.

02/11/2018

Taste

Michelin-starred chef Thierry Voisin shares his recipe for Shiitake mushrooms with "Taste"

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Another Japanese delicacy brought to our tables in Thierry Voisin's unique style.

02/11/2018

Adventures

Ishigaki's Blue Coral one of Okinawa's must-see adventures

In partnership with Be. Okinawa

Ishigaki island is just one of many in the Okinawan archipelago, but its Blue Coral reef is beyond compare.

29/10/2018

Japan

Japanese Princess steps down to marry

Japan's Princess Ayako gives up the royal title for love. She tied the knot with 32-year-old Kei Moriya – an employee of shipping company Nippon Yusen.

29/10/2018

Sport

Marquez clinches fifth MotoGP title

Spain's Marc Marquez wrapped up his third straight MotoGP championship at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.

21/10/2018

Taste

"Taste" explores the unique qualities of Soy Milk Cream

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Japan knows how to use soya like no other nation, and soy milk cream can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, as "Taste" discovered.

19/10/2018